Russell Tovey
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Russell George Tovey (born 14 November 1981) is an English actor with numerous television, film and stage credits. Tovey is best known for playing the role of a werewolf, George Sands in the BBC's supernatural drama Being Human. His other notable roles include Rudge in both the stage and film version of The History Boys, Steve in the BBC Three sitcom Him & Her, Kevin Matheson in the HBO original series Looking and as Henry Knight on BBC TV series Sherlock.
Known for
Credits
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012)
as The Albino Pirate (voice)
Stick Man (2015)
as Dog (voice)
Pride (2014)
as Tim
Red Top (2016)
as Andy Coulson
Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
as Delivery Man
Love Again (2023)
as Billy Brooks
The Good Liar (2019)
as Steven
Huge (2010)
as Carl
Blackwood (2014)
as Jack
Deep Dive (2026)
as Self
Wild Bird (—)
as Alexander McQueen
My Family and Other Animals (2005)
as Leslie Durrell
Looking: The Movie (2016)
as Kevin Matheson
Plainclothes (2025)
as Andrew
The Lady in the Van (2015)
as Young Man with Earring
Awesome Adventures: Party Surprise! (2014)
as Squirt (voice)
Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned (2007)
as Midshipman Alonso Frame
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale (2024)
as Karl 'Budgie' Barratt
Grabbers (2012)
as Dr. Adam Smith
Mindhorn (2016)
as Paul Melly
No Masks (2020)
Actor
Roar (2009)
as Tom
Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia (2024)
Actor
Effie Gray (2014)
as George
Freedom Fighters: The Ray (2018)
as Ray Terrill / The Ray (voice)
National Theatre Live: Constellations (2021)
as Roland
Allelujah (2023)
as Colin Colman
The History Boys (2006)
as Rudge
Tower Block (2012)
as Paul
The Hippopotamus (2017)
as Rupert Keynes
The Picture of Dorian Gray (2021)
as Basil Hallward
The Emperor's New Clothes (2001)
as Recruit
I Am the Prize (2026)
Actor
When the Wolves Came (—)
as Sebastian
The Pass (2016)
as Jason
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part Two: Perestroika (2017)
as Joseph Pitt/Mormon Centre Father/The Angel Europa
National Theatre Live: Angels In America — Part One: Millennium Approaches (2017)
as Joseph Pitt/Prior 1/The Eskimo
Mike the Knight: Journey to Dragon Mountain (2014)
as Squirt (Voice)
The King is Dead (2013)
as Nicky
The Red Peppers (2001)
as Alf
Wayfinder (2022)
as Russell
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide (2013)
as Narrator (voice)
White Widow (2023)
as Charlie
Is This a Joke? (2011)
as Tim
Real Love (Yes, It's Real Love!) (—)
as Mick
The Ballad of Russell & Julie (2011)
as Midshipman Frame (archive footage)
In Passing (2009)
as Henry Travers
The Sea (2019)
as David
Walking the Dogs (2012)
as Footman
Hymn of Hate (2018)
as Sergeant George May
It's Me (2020)
as Joe
The Cult of Americana (2025)
Actor
Baby Lies Truthfully (2020)
Actor
Life is Excellent (2024)
Actor